Why is dedication such an important element in business?

THE Business Problem Solver – Lee Houghton shares the importance of Dedication, step 3 in the 5Ds steps to success for business.

The 5Ds, identified as critical success criteria for anyone, whether as an individual, as a part of a team, or wanting to grow scale or improve their business.

The 5 ‘Ds’

Desire

Discover

Dedication

Deliberate action

Deliver

Dedication is the focus of this dynamic podcast, exploring the importance of dedication and how to make sure you have it. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sometimes the destination or a large goal might feel overwhelming

Breaking the big challenge down into more manageable phases will psychologically help you to get there.
Tell others about what your destination is. 

Share the destination with others so there’s collective accountability and so they can help and support you. Accountability is an important part of achieving your destination. 
Make effective use of the Pomodoro technique.

The Pomodoro technique of time chunking is a popular method for increasing productivity. The basic concept is that you set a timer for a specific chunk of time. During that time you focus on one task, without allowing any distractions to interrupt your work.
Identify the number one activity that will help you move closer to your outcome. 

If you know actions required to get to your desired outcome, then understand those and work on them first
Keeping going 

It needs to become a habit and the more you do it the more habitual it becomes. You need to be committed to it and to keep going. You are more likely to be committed to a destination if it’s one that you really want to get to.
The destination needs to resonate with your team

 What’s in it for them? Regular communication of progress will keep them going along with celebrating each deliverable as you achieve them.

BEST MOMENTS

“If you know actions required to get to your desired outcome then understand those and work on them first.”

“Need to break big  goals down into  manageable chunks.”

“Create a reduced amount of distractions at the time you are the most productive.”

“Set a deadline, if there’s no deadline you can put it off.”

“Starting is one of the most difficult steps but what’s stopping you from starting today?”

“You’ve got to move to get to your destination .”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Links to other podcasts in 5Ds series

ABOUT THE HOST 

For the last 15 years I have been a multi sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improvement capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 2 young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to, and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”,  a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on: 07813342194

Website: Lee@leehoughton.com

LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

Facebook:www.facebook.com/THEBusinessProblemSolver/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusiProbsSolved

Instagram:www.instagram.com/the_business_problem_solver/?hl=en

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsf0YC2_ZBuhtC_s-AbHaDw

 

Why is dedication such an important element in business?
THE Business Problem Solver &ndash; Lee Houghton shares the importance of Dedication, step 3 in the 5Ds steps to success for business.
The 5Ds, identified as critical success criteria for anyone, whether as an individual, as a part of a team, or wanting to grow scale or improve their business.
The 5 &lsquo;Ds&rsquo;
Desire
Discover
Dedication
Deliberate action
Deliver
Dedication is the focus of this dynamic podcast, exploring the importance of dedication and how to make sure you have it.&nbsp;
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ol>
<li>Sometimes the destination or a large goal might feel overwhelming</li>
</ol>
Breaking the big challenge down into more manageable phases will psychologically help you to get there.
<ol start="2">
<li>Tell others about what your destination is. </li>
</ol>
Share the destination with others so there&rsquo;s collective accountability and so they can help and support you. Accountability is an important part of achieving your destination.&nbsp;
<ol start="3">
<li>Make effective use of the Pomodoro technique.</li>
</ol>
The Pomodoro technique of time chunking is a popular method for increasing productivity. The basic concept is that you set a timer for a specific chunk of time. During that time you focus on one task, without allowing any distractions to interrupt your work.
<ol start="4">
<li>Identify the number one activity that will help you move closer to your outcome. </li>
</ol>
If you know actions required to get to your desired outcome, then understand those and work on them first
<ol start="5">
<li>Keeping going </li>
</ol>
It needs to become a habit and the more you do it the more habitual it becomes. You need to be committed to it and to keep going. You are more likely to be committed to a destination if it&rsquo;s one that you really want to get to.
<ol start="6">
<li>The destination needs to resonate with your team</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;What&rsquo;s in it for them? Regular communication of progress will keep them going along with celebrating each deliverable as you achieve them.
BEST MOMENTS
&ldquo;If you know actions required to get to your desired outcome then understand those and work on them first.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Need to break big&nbsp; goals down into&nbsp; manageable chunks.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Create a reduced amount of distractions at the time you are the most productive.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Set a deadline, if there&rsquo;s no deadline you can put it off.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Starting is one of the most difficult steps but what&rsquo;s stopping you from starting today?&rdquo;
&ldquo;You&rsquo;ve got to move to get to your destination .&rdquo;
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Links to other podcasts in 5Ds series
ABOUT THE HOST 
For the last 15 years I have been a multi sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improvement capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 2 young children Jack &amp; India. I also enjoy listening to, and reading business &amp; personal development material.
Lee Houghton is &ldquo;THE Business Problem Solver&rdquo;,&nbsp; a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.
CONTACT METHOD
You can contact Lee Houghton on: 07813342194
Website: <a href="mailto:Lee@leehoughton.com">Lee@leehoughton.com</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/">www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/</a>
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/THEBusinessProblemSolver/">www.facebook.com/THEBusinessProblemSolver/</a>
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusiProbsSolved
Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/the_business_problem_solver/?hl=en">www.instagram.com/the_business_problem_solver/?hl=en</a>
Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsf0YC2_ZBuhtC_s-AbHaDw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsf0YC2_ZBuhtC_s-AbHaDw</a>
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WARNING - This podcast WILL challenge your thinking.

Welcome to Business Problems Solved!

In this podcast we help you solve your business problems by providing real examples and practical approaches to make today better than yesterday. 

Introducing your host, the multi-sector, self-professed ‘most improved improvement person’ and qualified Business Problem Solver

Lee Houghton (pronounced Hawton)

You can contact Lee on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter by searching for Lee Houghton THE Business Problem Solver or via visiting www.leehoughton.com for more content and to solve your business problems.

And remember – saying you know how to do it, is not doing it …

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